Students are to attend at least two different types of meetings OR become involved in a political campaign by the end of the Third Marking Period as part of this project. Attendance or participation has to be from this calendar school year (since August 28th).
There is NO hour requirement for this assignment - just that you participate in two activities (or one activity over multiple days). You may attend more than the two required but you will not receive any additional points for doing so. Typically, two experiences have proved to be enough participation to fulfill the paper length requirement.
After attending the meetings, you are to write a five page reaction paper (double-spaced) based on your experiences. The purpose of this requirement is for you to see how what we have discussed in class is implemented at the local, state and national levels.
How should the paper be laid out?
Describe the meeting/event (what made you choose to attend that event, what type of individuals were there, where did it take place, etc.)
Explain the process (how was it run, who ran the meeting/event, what was discussed, etc)
It is recommended that you take notes and gather any documents distributed during the meeting
Involvement (did you get involved in some way, was it possible to get involved, how was it possible, etc)
Reaction to the meeting/event (your opinion and impressions, successful or unsuccessful, good or bad example of democracy, etc)
Repeat for second (or any additional) events
What type of "Action" are you looking for?
Involvement in any organization that involves attributes that are discussed in your textbook. Examples of which are:
Seeking to get informed about how governmental groups influence you by attending (and maybe even participating in them). Examples of student-led opportunities are:
Student Government (Freccia)
Junior Statesmen of America (Wharton)
RAP Club (Morano)
Key Club (Carmack)
Jefferson Award Committee (Morano)
Eagle Scout Project
Model United Nations (run by the Kirkwood Highway branch of the YMCA - fee involved / thru January)
Youth in Government (run by the Kirkwood Highway branch of the YMCA - fee involved / starts in February)
Leadership Positions or Participation at Leadership Conferences on behalf of a non-gov based organization (BAASU, FFA, BPA)
Seeking to get informed about how governmental groups influence you by attending (and maybe even participating in them). Examples of these "adult-level" opportunities are:
Students are to attend at least two different types of meetings OR become involved in a political campaign by the end of the Third Marking Period as part of this project. Attendance or participation has to be from this calendar school year (since August 28th).
There is NO hour requirement for this assignment - just that you participate in two activities (or one activity over multiple days). You may attend more than the two required but you will not receive any additional points for doing so. Typically, two experiences have proved to be enough participation to fulfill the paper length requirement.
After attending the meetings, you are to write a five page reaction paper (double-spaced) based on your experiences. The purpose of this requirement is for you to see how what we have discussed in class is implemented at the local, state and national levels.
How should the paper be laid out?
What type of "Action" are you looking for?
Involvement in any organization that involves attributes that are discussed in your textbook. Examples of which are:
Seeking to get informed about how governmental groups influence you by attending (and maybe even participating in them). Examples of student-led opportunities are:
Seeking to get informed about how governmental groups influence you by attending (and maybe even participating in them). Examples of these "adult-level" opportunities are: